Choir Director

Reports to: Barett Hoover, Director of Performing Arts
Position Type: Part-Time, stipend – non-exempt position
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Salary Range: $3,500-$4,500/semester, DOQ

Position Overview:

The Menlo College Performing Arts Program seeks applications for the position of Choir Director. This is a part-time, stipend, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Performing Arts. The description of responsibilities below is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of duties.

The Choir Director is responsible for recruiting and retaining performing artists, leading program development to ensure a high standard of vocal performance, and supporting students’ artistic and personal growth. The individual must demonstrate a commitment to cultivating leadership, collaboration, and musical excellence in a culturally diverse environment.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and skilled musician and educator eager to help shape the future of Menlo’s growing Performing Arts Program. They thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to nurturing artistic excellence, cultural exploration, and musical innovation among students. A successful candidate embraces a wide range of musical styles and genres-including classical, jazz, contemporary, a cappella, Broadway, world music, and more-and is passionate about fostering student creativity, leadership, and inclusive expression.

The position will abide by all the Performing Arts and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations. Failure to follow These or Menlo College rules will result in my immediate dismissal from all duties.

Responsibilities:

The following is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

• Lead the Menlo College Choir and small vocal ensembles, emphasizing student creativity and diverse musical genres.
• Recruit student performing artists in alignment with Menlo College admissions policies.
• Establish goals, objectives, and values for the choral program.
• Teach vocal technique, diction, and performance skills across various musical styles.
• Organize on-campus and off-campus performance opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Performing Arts Club on joint initiatives.
• Mentor students in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and global musical traditions.
• Develop and manage the program budget.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and Performing Arts Program standards.

Menlo College values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) to build a culture in which everyone is valued, connected, motivated, and productive. Menlo is committed to improving the College’s culture and overall environment. It pursues that goal by promoting a sense of belonging, demonstrating respect, enhancing everyone’s experience on campus, and making a difference in the community. The federal government designates Menlo as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). More than half of the College’s population identifies as non-white, and almost 30% identify as first-generation students.